Susan Lynn Peterson » Martial Arts

In this fifth book in the Connor Burke martial arts thriller series, John Donohue breaks some new ground. Throughout Burke’s newest adventure, Donohue weaves the story of Burke’s sensei, Yama...

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When I was a beginning student sometimes high ranking black belts would come to the dojo to visit, teach, or train. I discovered that if you hung around after class and asked a few leading questi...

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If you are interested in how to train safely in the sun, I’ve just written an article for YMAA on sunburn prevention and herbal treatment. You’ll find it here.

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Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected by Rory Miller My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you teach martial arts or self defense, especially if you teach young men, you must read Facing Violence: P...

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We in the external martial arts come up through the ranks with the importance of effort imprinted on both on our minds and our bodies. Maintaining effort despite pain is the ability to “eat bit...

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